Behavior & Personal Growth Supports
Supports, the CADC Way!
CADC provides person-centered behavior and personal growth supports for individuals with IDD, mental health needs, trauma histories, or dual diagnosis.
At CADC, support is not about controlling a person or forcing them to change who they are. It is about understanding what a person may be communicating through their actions, identifying what support may be missing, and creating strategies that fit real life.
Led by Dr. Zipporah Levi-Shackleford, PBSF, the CADC team works with individuals, families, caregivers, and teams to develop Positive Behavior Support plans and practical tools that promote safety, communication, emotional wellness, independence, and quality of life.
Get Started Today!
Submitting a referral form is the first step to accessing CADC’s Behavior & Personal Growth Supports. Once we receive your form, a member of our team will review your information and reach out to guide you through the next steps.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself, a family member, or someone you support, we are here to help you find the right starting point.
The Compass Method™
At CADC, our behavior and personal growth supports are guided by the Compass Method™. Just like a compass helps people find direction, this approach helps individuals, families, caregivers, and teams understand what is happening, what support may be missing, and what next steps can help life feel safer, calmer, and more manageable.
The Compass Method is rooted in one core belief: behavior is communication. Instead of asking, “How do we make this behavior stop?” we ask, “What is this person communicating, what is getting in the way, and what support would help?”
This approach is grounded in Positive Behavior Supports (PBS), trauma-informed care, person-centered planning, and real-life problem solving. We focus on dignity, choice, collaboration, skill-building, supportive environments, and long-term quality of life, not control, punishment, or short-term compliance.
Funding Sources for Behavior/Growth Supports
CADC’s Behavior & Personal Growth Supports may be funded through Medicaid DD Waiver services, FAPT funding, or private pay, depending on eligibility, service needs, plan requirements, and authorization approval.
Great News!
Some CADC services and caregiver workshops may be covered through the DD Waiver when included in the person’s plan and approved through the authorization process. Contact us to learn more about available options.